Hard Times Token - Alfred Willard / Combs, Brushes, Jewelry, etc. Boston, Massachusetts ND
1835 year| Copper | 10.97 g | 28.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1835 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#301495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Circular legend near edges above & below surrounding 7 straight lines of legend. All describing types of merchandise.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPORTER OF JEWELRY,
FANCY GOODS, CUTLERY & c
BRUSHES,
PERFUMERY,
COMBS & c
BY
WHOLESALE
OR
RETAIL
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Willard manufactory made combs both plain & carved, silver spoons & thimbles, gold beads, and many other items. It's location was opposite the Old South Meeting House in Boston. These tokens are common, but usually found in worn condition.
R-1 (More than 1250 known)
